Whiteman Creek

The community is notably older than the state and national average, with 25.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in a small number of children, who make up only 12% of the population.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 40% of residents have no religion, which is slightly above the national average, while 40.5% identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 24.4% completing Year 12.

Personal incomes are much lower than the national typical figure, with a typical weekly income of $604. However, nearly 20% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.2% needing help with daily activities.

While volunteer rates are slightly below the national average, a much higher proportion of people provide unpaid care or do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is typically younger than the general community, with a median age of 30.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household, and a high proportion of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 46.4% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are a few bus stops, residents face a long walk of 27 minutes to reach the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.9%, though the percentage of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.